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M189 HWP

1995 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,663 mi
Last recorded60,663 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 HWP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,663 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 57,699 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 57,699 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre perished

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?

Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,454
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,711
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,580
position lamp(s) not working 1,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,561
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M189 HWP is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 76,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M189 HWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M189 HWP registered?

M189 HWP is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M189 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M189 HWP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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